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Glasgow, WV
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25086.
Population
878
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,885
ZIP codes
1
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Glasgow at a glance
- Glasgow is about 25 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,750, 10% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,100 (39% below West Virginia) and median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for Glasgow, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glasgow, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (75), German Americans (37), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,239
95,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $11,279 per person
How people get to work
Glasgow, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,149
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,159
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Glasgow
1 in or overlapping Glasgow. Population shown
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar GroveTown | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| East BankTown | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PrattTown | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ShrewsburyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HandleyTown | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| ChelyanCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MontgomeryCity | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| ChesapeakeTown | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| BelleTown | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| SmithersCity | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| MarmetCity | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| EskdaleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, WV in?
- Glasgow is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Glasgow, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glasgow include 25086.
- What is the population of Glasgow, WV?
- About 878 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include Cedar Grove (0.8 mi), East Bank (1.2 mi), Hansford (1.5 mi), Pratt (1.9 mi), Hollygrove (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023